Cheap Flights from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to San Francisco, CA (SFO)

Atlanta is an exciting city with a rich history an a lively art and music scene. It is the capital and the largest and most populated city of the state of Georgia, the third state in the United States by number of inhabitants. Boasting the world's biggest airport - the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International - millions of people pass through and visit this wonderful city. Located 10 miles from the city center, the airport serves 150 US destinations and more than 75 international destinations in 50 countries. It has five runways.

Non-stop flights from Atlanta to San Francisco will last approximately 5½ hours. You will need roughly 20 minutes to get to the airport from south of downtown Atlanta during normal traffic conditions. If driving to the domestic terminal from the city, take I-75/85 South to I-85. For the international terminal, the entrance can be reached by using IS-75 getting out at Exit 239. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) offers a convenient route to the airport with the Red and Gold lines transporting you straight to the Domestic Terminal; only the southbound trains will take you to the airport. Alternatives include taxis, SuperShuttle Atlanta and rideshare.

Few cities in the world can compare to the beauty of San Francisco with its rolling hills, magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, picturesque wharf, imposing landmarks and eclectic architecture. Absorb the sights of fabulous green parks, ride a cable car or admire the rows of colorful Victorian houses. Set off to explore Alcatraz Island, the former maximum security prison. When it comes to dining, San Francisco offers some of the best dining options in the country with a wide range of hip bars, trendy restaurants and varied food trucks. For night owls, there's nothing to stop you staying up all night, with clubs and dance spots all within easy reach of each other.

Flights to the city arrive at the San Francisco International Airport. This modern airport is well-served by public transport, with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) one of the most convenient ways to get from the airport to the city center. Use the airport's AirTrain to get to the Garage G/BART Train Station, and from there you can hop on the Caltrain, a rail service that runs between San Francisco and San Jose. A bus service, SamTrans, operates 24 hours a day, taking you to San Mateo county and SFO areas. Other options include taxis, shared vans, shuttles and limousines.